Asbestos Surveys

Asbestos is the name given to naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are contained within rock and mined in many countries, asbestos has a number of valuable properties including physical strength, resistance to chemicals, non-combustibility and good thermal and electrical insulation.

It is due to these properties that asbestos has been widely used in industry for a range of applications. However, when asbestos is disturbed or damaged, the fibres can be released into the air and inhaled, which creates a risk to human health.

It is estimated that Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) may be present in up to half a million premises in the UK and could represent a health risk if the materials are not properly identified and managed. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 (CAR) were introduced in order to address the risks involved.

Property owners, occupiers and managers have a legal duty to record the location and condition of asbestos and presumed asbestos containing materials (ACMs) under the CAWR.

This duty is currently restricted to non-domestic premises and the communal areas of tenanted domestic premises.

Capability

ESG have been involved in a wide range of Asbestos Surveying projects. Our services include the provision of experienced and qualified surveyors to undertake the three types of survey as detailed within MDHS 100 and comply with EN45004.

Additionally the association with our preferred UKAS accredited laboratory complying with ISO 17025 provides analysis of materials sampled.

We are able to provide a comprehensive asbestos survey service including:

• Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 surveys
• Risk Assessment
• Asbestos Management
• Advice on safe handling and removal in accordance with HSE guidelines.

Regulation 4 of Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 effectively requires all non-domestic properties to have compiled an Asbestos Register.

We pride ourselves in being able to tailor our service to client’s budgets and timescales. 

Types of Asbestos Survey - Also see our page on Asbestos Survey

• Type 1: Location and assessment Survey (presumptive survey)
• Type 2: Standard sampling, identification and assessment survey (sampling survey)
• Type 3: Full access sampling and identification survey (pre-demolition / major refurbishment surveys).

Surveys are carried out to meet the growing demands of clients as well as relevant legislation. When producing an asbestos register, we include all the required information as well as a risk assessment of asbestos exposure and recommendations for management of materials. If required, we produce a management plan of ACMs, based on periodic re-assessment of materials.

For more information on our capabilities, please choose one of the following links: 

• Asbestos uses and applications 
• Asbestos surveying activity
• Asbestos risk management.

 To see some of the asbestos surveys we have provided our clients go to:

Case Study - Hospital Sector